Top 4 Outstanding Motorboats With Open and Soft Tops Currently Available for Purchase
New Motorboats on the Market: A Comparative Look
In the world of luxury motorboats, two standout models have recently surfaced – the Windy Camira 39 and the Fairline Targa 34. Both boats offer unique features and cater to different preferences, each with its own set of advantages and disadvantages.
First, let's take a look at the Windy Camira 39, a 39ft 4in (11.9m) vessel priced at £275,000. Built in 2019 and for sale through Ancasta, this boat boasts twin Volvo Penta D6 400 400hp diesel engines, delivering a 40-knot top end and a relaxed 33-knot cruise. The Camira 39 also features a deep-vee hull (24 degrees even at the transom), ensuring great seakeeping and agile sports boat handling.
The Camira 39's design includes a huge open cockpit with a large sunpad aft and a small tender garage underneath. It also sports a canopy system that stows away beneath the aft seat and lifts into position with gas struts, providing shelter from the elements. With a beam of 12ft 0in (3.7m) and a draft of 3ft 3in (1.0m), this boat is spacious and offers excellent performance on the water.
On the other hand, the Fairline Targa 34, priced at £117,995, was built in 2002 and is currently available through Berthon International. This boat is agile yet planted, punching well above its weight in terms of seakeeping. Its central lounge, galley, heads, and dinette help divide the two cabins, making it a comfortable dayboat with a cabin that is more than acceptable for the odd weekend away.
The Fairline Targa 34 was primarily equipped with twin KAD 44 series motors, which should deliver speeds in the mid 30s. With a beam of 10ft 10in (3.1m) and a draft of 4ft 0in (1.2m), this boat offers a more compact design compared to the Camira 39. The Targa 34 also features an offset double berth in the forward cabin, which required the entire forward bulkhead to be moved aft to accommodate.
When it comes to choosing between open top motorboats and hardtop sportscruisers, each has its own set of advantages and disadvantages. Open top motorboats, such as the Sea Pro 222 CC, often offer greater open space and unobstructed views, making them beneficial for fishing and water activities. They are typically lighter and possibly more fuel-efficient. However, they provide little to no protection from sun, rain, or rough weather and offer fewer cabin comforts.
Hardtop sportscruisers, like the Agapi 950, offer shelter from the sun and inclement weather, improving comfort. They usually have enclosed cabins with amenities like sleeping areas, kitchens, and bathrooms, suitable for longer trips. However, they are heavier and potentially less fuel-efficient due to enclosed structures, and offer reduced visibility and space for activities like fishing.
The Agapi 950, priced at £85,000, is a 32ft 10in (10m) boat with a beam of 10ft 10in (3.1m) and a draft of 4ft 0in (1.2m). It is powered by twin Yamaha 300hp outboard engines and boasts a dinette that is more common in a sportscruiser's cockpit. The Agapi 950 also has a fuel capacity of 480 litres, making it suitable for extended trips on the water.
In conclusion, both the Windy Camira 39 and the Fairline Targa 34 offer unique features and cater to different preferences. Whether you're looking for an open-air experience or enhanced protection from the elements, there's a motorboat out there that's perfect for you.
[1] Source: Common design differences between open top motorboats and hardtop sportscruisers
- The Windy Camira 39, with a design focusing on sports boat handling and performance, offers a huge open cockpit and a deep-vee hull, providing excellent seakeeping.
- The Fairline Targa 34, on the other hand, caters to comfort and dayboat use, featuring a central lounge, galley, and divisible cabins, making it suitable for weekend getaways.
- Open top motorboats, such as the Sea Pro 222 CC, provide greater open space, unobstructed views, and are often lighter and potentially more fuel-efficient, but offer little protection from the elements.
- Hardtop sportscruisers, like the Agapi 950, offer shelter from the sun and inclement weather, have enclosed cabins with amenities, but are heavier and potentially less fuel-efficient, with reduced visibility.
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- Fishing enthusiasts may find open top motorboats advantageous for their lighter weight and increased visibility, while those seeking a combination of fishing and cruising might prefer the Agapi 950's hardtop design with a dinette that doubles as a fishing station.
